https://www.nahb.org/blog/feedNAHBNow Blogs RSSFeeden{244A30ED-420A-4CFB-8D7B-FAE20825F797}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/slm-livestreamNAHB leadership will gather June 9-13 for the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. Members and HBA staff not in attendance can view livestreams of key meetings. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{B47459F0-4967-4C55-BDFB-F97C5B5DE5D2}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/nahb-fall-protection-training-hbasNAHB, the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI), and the National Housing Endowment (NHE) are proud to announce the successful completion of the Fall Prevention Training Pilot Program. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{DD6AC42E-E721-49C0-86F2-570E944571CA}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/us-house-price-appreciation-slows-from-rapid-pandemic-era-paceHigher mortgage rates, persistent affordability challenges and softer demand weighed on price growth nationally. Local market conditions varied, with some states and metro areas seeing solid gains while others saw declining or flattening house prices.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400{8E1C9CA6-0059-4E79-8C52-D79745F38A45}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/highest-paid-occupations-in-construction-2025The median wage of payroll workers in construction was $61,370 in 2025, with the top 25% earning at least $83,480. In comparison, the U.S. median annual wage was $50,980, while the highest paid 25% earned at least $80,520. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{94902C94-91C0-46BE-9A0E-CC3E87F7D54E}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/top-osha-violations-2026-penaltiesIn 2025, improper fall protection was once again the most-cited violation of OSHA jobsite rules. A failure to protect against falls also featured prominently in three other violations in the top 10.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{352DFEA7-33C1-497E-B58A-4B1E44E57B00}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/public-and-private-partnerships-jumpstart-hawaii-workforce-programsSupported by government, community and private partners, the Building Industry Association of Hawai'i will soon lead its 10th workforce development training cohort to prepare individuals for careers in the local residential construction industry. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{11DC4C21-0C79-45C1-8ED1-DFA21E351955}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/how-builders-can-close-the-expectation-gapAcross the home building and remodeling industry, a significant portion of referral business is lost — not because of poor construction quality, but because client expectations are not clearly established. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{0CFD3D61-BF96-4136-A803-2D6F861E586A}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/06/economic-uncertainty-slows-single-family-construction-across-all-geographiesSingle-family home construction declined across all geographic regions in the first quarter of 2026 due to economic uncertainty, high material costs and elevated interest rates, while multifamily construction showed growth in most areas, according to the latest findings from the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{6ED37086-FF0E-4D9C-AA2A-C9BBE15DE33D}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/national-safety-month-2026Join NAHB and its official safety sponsor, Builders Mutual, in recognizing June as National Safety Month, an annual observance to promote hazard awareness in residential construction and to help keep workers safe. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{99BAD3AD-CCDE-4CCE-A93D-EBC848F692C8}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/06/builders-call-attention-to-silver-tsunami-supply-constraints-during-homeownership-monthAs the residential construction industry celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, a recent NAHB analysis found that fewer older home owners are choosing to transition out of their homes or downsize, a trend known as the “silver tsunami.” This shift is limiting the expected wave of housing stock released, affecting the availability of homes for new buyers. A majority (79%) of the members of the Boomer and Silent generation, U.S. adults 65 years or older, are home owners and currently own more than a third (34%) of owner-occupied housing units in the U.S. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{7AD54CA9-567D-43F9-A82F-0CD4CBE6A45D}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/monthly-update-juneThe talking points this month feature NAHB’s recent legislative win.Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{10453285-20B0-4086-BC46-AC8ABC0DFB1B}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/chairmans-update-may-2026In his latest Chairman’s Update, 2026 NAHB Chairman Bill Owens spotlights NAHB's Legislative Conference, taking place June 10 in Washington D.C., and highlights the messaging members will be focusing on this year.Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400{7EB99797-8B90-4D1C-B8E4-5347C011E473}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/celebrate-national-homeownership-month-with-new-nahb-resourcesPromote National Homeownership Month this June with NAHB’s online toolkit, a ready-to-use guide to showcase the value of homeownership nationwide.Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{9F54B340-37FE-473B-86D0-778B78CA668F}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/legcon-previewTo help members engage in advocacy across various levels of government, NAHB has put together a number of programs for the upcoming Spring Leadership Meeting that will prepare attendees to lobby members of Congress to protect their businesses and industry, engage with administration officials and better understand the evolving regulatory landscape. Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400{3C57AD2E-11C7-4CC5-A5DE-F177E6BEF37B}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/reminder-industry-pulse-checkNAHB is approaching its 100th anniversary, and the next chapter is being written right now by the people who build, remodel and supply the industry. That's you. Hear directly from NAHB members why you should take the Industry Pulse Check.Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400{C1CBEB7E-DED0-4864-AC21-B3D07612F34E}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/new-home-sales-down-in-april-on-affordability-concernsSales of newly built single-family homes fell 6.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sales is down 11.3% from a year earlier.Thu, 28 May 2026 13:30:00 -0400{5088D917-F2D2-4985-99CB-F71A8255AE93}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/south-dakota-hba-members-rally-behind-state-skillsusa-competitionsMembers of the South Dakota Home Builders Association played a key role in this year’s state SkillsUSA building competitions, supporting the two-day April event as judges and prize donors. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{BF157C82-6800-4E2E-A456-8F5B49F73A0E}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/five-steps-to-a-more-sustainable-remodelLast month, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the newly revised 2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS), which includes significant changes to promote green renovations. To celebrate National Home Remodeling Month, here are five steps remodelers can take to make their projects more sustainable and put them on a path toward NGBS certification.Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{09D123C2-CCC4-4923-A281-708824CC752A}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/epa-hvac-refrigerants-r-410a-final-ruleThe EPA today published a final rule that will allow the continued installation in new homes of existing HVAC units manufactured or imported prior to Jan. 1, 2025, that use R-410A refrigerant until existing supplies are depleted.Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{E3775980-AC80-4946-8DE5-93061E27B0A9}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-publication-offers-remodelers-sneak-peek-into-industry-financialsBuilderBooks, the publishing arm of NAHB, released a new edition of its Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study, 2026 Edition, a national study of remodelers’ business practices and financial performance.Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{AD7C781B-594F-4F3F-8D75-BC4C9B6739F7}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/which-home-owners-are-fueling-remodelingWith elevated mortgage rates and limited for-sale inventory making it harder to move, many home owners are instead choosing to invest in the homes they already own. In 2024, an estimated $670 billion was spent on remodeling projects. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{6687A646-0E5B-4AA8-A177-109C01FCED0A}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/local-leaders-builders-unite-americas-housing-comebackNAHB’s state and local team earlier this year helped convene mayors, city leaders, planners and builders in Orlando as part of the America’s Housing Comeback discussion series to examine workforce development challenges.Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{E59C968E-A8FD-42DE-BA7B-CD7B7585CE64}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-urges-congress-to-advance-housing-supply-reformsTestifying today before the House Small Business Committee on how small builders can help close the nation’s housing gap, NAHB Chairman Bill Owens said the core issue is a shortage of housing.Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400{636A215D-C6BF-4378-B828-2B42BDF2DF00}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/housing-affordability-edges-up-in-first-quarter-but-challenges-persistWhile housing affordability remains out of reach for millions of Americans, particularly first-time and entry-level buyers, conditions have improved modestly in the last year, according to the latest data from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI). The CHI results from the first quarter of 2026 show that a family earning the nation’s median income of $106,800 needed 32% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median-priced new home.Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400{8CAEFD87-6A2D-445E-99FA-29720C9D6F18}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/single-family-starts-fall-amid-economic-uncertainty-and-affordability-pressuresOverall housing starts decreased 2.8% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.47 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:40:50 -0400{F926D990-6649-4D3C-B83C-95EE26926895}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/podcast-052026On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the latest economic developments and advocacy updates, including passage by the House of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400{CB741724-0E89-414A-8FDE-20DAF3746489}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/housing-bill-house-voteIn a significant victory for NAHB and the broader housing sector, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that removes a build-to-rent (BTR) sales provision that would have hurt affordability and reduced much-needed housing supply.Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 -0400{C4BEF871-BA81-4DCE-9F20-171D555D02FA}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-applauds-house-passage-of-landmark-housing-billNAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after the House approved major housing legislation today.Wed, 20 May 2026 13:30:20 -0400{CE2F990C-818E-4F6C-9533-F46838EBE103}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-commends-huds-new-best-practices-reportNAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction report.Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{8A003D17-7461-4979-8B95-1321165E49A6}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-supports-amended-housing-bill-pending-in-the-houseNAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after the House unveiled updated housing legislation this afternoon.Tue, 19 May 2026 20:22:35 -0400{6716222D-88CC-47E2-AD50-F703FF0BA0C3}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/permits-Q1-2026Elevated financing costs, ongoing affordability challenges, and softer builder sentiment continued to weigh on single-family construction activity, while multifamily permitting remained supported by demand for rental housing.Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{7A20B2F5-26EF-482E-AE87-D17D6FB69C3C}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/crucial-project-planning-tips-to-boost-profitabilityLearn all the best ways to develop and follow a clear project schedule to increase profitability and your client's satisfaction in NAHB's live online course The Project Schedule: A Planning and Communication Tool.Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{760B3B4B-51D1-41E8-9B99-A7104E3FED61}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/residential-building-workers-wage-growth-subduesBoth nominal and inflation-adujsted wage gains remained calm, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, revealing a slower labor market following the post-pandemic expansion.Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{A7147241-4941-47E1-B7DC-8CB6EAA34DE8}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/builder-sentiment-posts-gain-in-may-but-significant-affordability-challenges-persistBuilder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and construction costs.Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{6CB64FCE-5DED-4CC4-B5C6-8A8959EFBC7B}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/house-vote-housing-billThe House has introduced an NAHB-supported amendment to major housing legislation that would bring greater certainty to the housing market and increase the supply of attainable housing.Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400{F4B1DD5C-9E25-42E1-8C5E-F3F68E00BC12}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/nwp-permit-lettersNAHB and industry partners responded this week to a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for recommendations to improve the efficiency of the Nationwide Permit program in advance of a potential future rulemaking. Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400{ABCEF8AF-0833-4073-AAF2-550716EF191C}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-supports-amended-housing-bill-released-by-houseNAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement on amended housing legislation released by the House.Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:00 -0400{78375F9A-DD1A-4120-AC11-F4C611E2BBBB}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/building-material-price-inflation-april-2026Prices of building materials used in residential construction, excluding energy, were up 3.7% in April, the fastest pace in three years, according to the most recent Producer Price Index.Thu, 14 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400{62675B9A-68CA-4EB6-9682-2FECB9428264}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/inflation-outpaces-wage-growth-for-first-time-since-2023Energy costs drove more than 40% of the monthly increase as national gasoline prices rose to their highest totals in nearly four years. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400{C6287B46-98D7-4BAF-8654-AEDE4C790724}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/why-high-school-students-are-excited-to-enter-the-construction-tradesNAHB caught up with three rising high school stars pursuing careers in construction about how they got their interest, their favorite student chapter moments, and what they hope to accomplish throughout their careers.Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{784D8800-AC7B-450F-BDF4-F0B2AD3610D8}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/talk-to-local-code-officials-ogcvLocal code officials this week began voting on proposed changes to building codes. NAHB is asking members to share home builder positions on proposed changes with code officials. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400{5AF7A4D9-7E2D-44D8-8994-C60FC7DBAC5A}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/3-benefits-of-ngbsThe new edition of the National Green Building Standard focuses on building for the future by addressing these real-world challenges through sustainable building practices. Here are three benefits to building your next residential project to the NGBS. Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{5F63F339-BC46-4EE4-B1C2-FA680BD88EB2}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/us-adds-115000-jobs-in-aprilThe U.S. labor market continued to show resilience in April, with job growth persisting despite elevated interest rates and rising geopolitical uncertainty related to the Iran conflict. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400{507C7796-A036-4D91-83D9-5ADC4EEC41E0}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/mental-health-awareness-month-2026There has long been a stigma around discussing mental health issues in the construction industry. NAHB and partners have been working to erase that stigma and give members access to resources focused on mental well-being.Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{D62E661B-A79F-455F-9975-A4C5A8E83144}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/win-business-with-nahbs-newest-master-credentialsCertified Master Building Professional (CMBP) and Certified Master Remodeling Professional (CMRP) are designed to set the most accomplished builders and remodelers apart from the rest. Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{E02FF9AD-0E1F-4886-B9AD-B7BB239D801E}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/sponsored-sound-capitalThe housing affordability conversation has many villains and very few heroes. Builders rarely make either list, which is part of the problem. Thu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{4229D616-1B5A-42EE-A108-A7C553043DEE}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/multifamily-developer-confidence-holds-steady-in-first-quarterThe Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by NAHB produced mixed results for the first quarter of 2026. The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 44, unchanged year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) had a reading of 69, down 13 points year-over-year.Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{6FCD38B3-99DE-4594-926F-BEB176093A39}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/issues-briefing-webinarNAHB’s signature lobbying event will take place on Wednesday, June 10, in conjunction with the four-day Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. To help members prepare, NAHB will be hosting a webinar on May 20 and two events during the Spring Leadership Meeting.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{B65DD83F-CBB7-471A-9817-D2DC43E18272}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/mortgage-rates-inflation-and-yields-all-rise-in-AprilMortgage rates continued to increase in April as ceasefire negotiations remain inconclusive. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% in April, 16 basis points (bps) higher than March.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{DC797833-4366-4EA6-BEDD-0CE32357D0AF}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/philadelphia-bia-member-shifts-how-local-community-views-the-tradesFor Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini, a member of the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, a career that began with his family’s small business and tools from a pawn shop has flourished into multiple companies, numerous advisory roles and a passion for developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals. 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